Parent communication is a critical part of the job for special education teachers. Various technology resources can bring many benefits to assist in communication and help reach families in different ways. Tips, tricks, and lessons learned will be shared on the etiquette of parent communication.

Audience:
K-5
6-8
9-12
Special Education
Physical Education, Music, Art

Monitoring academic progress for multiple students at once can be demanding. Classkick allows teachers to monitor progress in real time as well as save student work for each lesson created. These data can then be translated into present levels and/or used to make academic decisions.

Audience:
K-5
6-8
9-12
Special Education
Physical Education, Music, Art

Does planning a station lesson sound like a lot of work or a waste of time? It doesn’t have to be! Join us to experience the joy of putting your students in control of their learning. We will show you best practices to create hybrid stations that target a variety of learning styles and levels while integrating technology. You will participate in a demo lesson and experience the power of hybrid stations for yourself. Our stations will build background knowledge, explore primary sources, and offer hands-on experiences,

Audience:
K-5 (Still beneficial)
6-8 (Still beneficial)
9-12 (Focus on all)
Special Education
Physical Education, Music, Art

Learning how to create and set up digital planbooks will make planning for instruction a breeze. Participants will explore how to set up digital planbooks and utilize Google tools, QR codes, and document links to stay organized and have access to everything in one place!

Audience:
K-5
6-8
9-12
Special Education

Nearpod is a versatile resource that can be used across subjects and grade levels. Nearpod engages students through exploring locations, participating in a variety of activities, and taking assessments in different formats. With Nearpod, the possibilities are endless!

Audience:
K-5
6-8
9-12
Special Education
Physical Education, Music, Art

Unleash the full power of Google Classroom! In this session, learn essential strategies to assign documents, name and submit assignments, and provide feedback. Participants will also learn timesaving strategies to more easily manage student work! We will discuss integration with other resources/websites.

Audience:
K-5
6-8
9-12
Special Education
Physical Education, Music, Art

Assessment drives instruction and is at the core of instructional design. There are several technology tools and apps teachers can use for formative assessment. Attendants will learn how to utilize various apps that are engaging and meaningful for assessing students during the learning process!

Audience:
K-5
6-8
9-12
Special Education
Physical Education, Music, Art

“Kids are falling behind.” You’ve likely heard this phrase countless times in the months since school closures and virtual instruction slammed into the landscape of K-12 education. While it has received more attention in recent months, the need for academic recovery existed long before March 2020. In this session, participants will explore best practices relating to closing academic gaps among learners and discuss real-life classroom examples of setting up and implementing systematic instruction to promote academic recovery.

Audience:
K-5
6-8
9-12
Special Education